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Armthorpe

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About

Armthorpe ward lies on the northeastern edge of Doncaster's urban area. It is primarily a residential suburb with a mix of housing developments from different periods. The area is bordered by open farmland to the north and east, providing a distinct edge to the built environment. Its road network connects it directly to the M18 motorway, emphasising its role as a commuter settlement within the wider borough.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and several public houses. A notable local feature is the annual Armthorpe Carnival, a long-standing community event. The area includes the former site of the Yorkshire Main Colliery, with its heritage acknowledged in street names and local memory. Recreational spaces include the King George V playing fields and the Armthorpe Welfare sports complex.

Area overview

On average Armthorpe has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armthorpe is £42,086 per year. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Armthorpe is home to around 14,162 people, with a population density of about 1,201.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Armthorpe Population
14,162
Population density
1,201.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.44(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.28(+35%)
Vehicle crime
10.38(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(-3%)
Public order
6.64(-25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,480
88.15%
Other White
988
6.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
94
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
70
0.49%
Pakistani
62
0.44%
Total population: 14,158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,859
24.61%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,332
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
2,076
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,756
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,343
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 11,618

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,179
35.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,998
32.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,111
17.88%
Social rents from council
605
9.74%
Other social rented
158
2.54%
Total households: 6,214

Property prices in Armthorpe

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)170
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £247K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Armthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £424,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£270,000£246
Semi-Detached87£175,000£211
Terraced21£145,000£179
Flats10£99,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Armthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500£82,500£118,000£105,500
2017£174,500£82,000£118,500£117,750
2018£190,000£83,500£124,000£102,225
2019£176,000£76,500£128,000£115,000
2020£190,000£83,250£135,000£120,500
2021£221,525£88,250£147,500£135,000
2022£239,950£97,000£165,000£150,000
2023£262,500£100,000£169,950£150,000
2024£275,500£181,790£172,500£142,500
2025£264,975£96,000£175,000£145,000
2026£260,000£97,500£175,000£168,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£114£149£124
2017£168£122£139£117
2018£174£133£154£114
2019£185£118£150£129
2020£183£139£173£133
2021£205£140£183£146
2022£222£147£195£156
2023£236£149£198£166
2024£239£310£208£161
2025£244£149£209£178
2026£287£146£226£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Armthorpe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Armthorpe

Is Armthorpe safe?

Armthorpe records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Armthorpe?

The median sale price in Armthorpe is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Armthorpe?

Armthorpe has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Armthorpe?

Armthorpe scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Armthorpe sits around rank 12,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Armthorpe?

The average household income in Armthorpe is around £42,086 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Armthorpe?

Armthorpe is represented by 3 elected councillors: Christopher Marriott (Reform UK), Nick Pritchard (Reform UK) and Tim Needham (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Armthorpe

DN33FH

Meadow Court

DN33ER

Nooking Close

DN33JQ

Ruskin Drive

DN33JP

Whiphill Lane

DN33DB

Tranmoor Lane

DN33AD

Church Street

DN32EA

Poplar Place

DN33RF

Forge Close

DN33HT

Mercel Avenue

DN33TD

Armthorpe

DN33JR

Nutwell Lane

DN33TA

Wickett Hern Road

DN32AY

Park Avenue

DN33RS

Melwood Court

DN33RY

Butterill Drive

DN32FB

Reeves Way

DN32AP

George Street

DN32FS

Walstow Crescent

DN33DR

Rands Lane

DN33FY

Bowskill Road

DN33RB

Mason Drive

DN32AA

Mansfield Crescent

DN32DE

Elm Place

DN32BT

Doncaster Road

DN33AA

Barton Lane

DN32FR

Wakelam Drive

DN33BL

Thornham Close

DN33AS

Southfield Road

DN32RU

Hawksley Court

DN33SU

Wickett Hern Road

DN33DD

Tranmoor Lane

DN33AX

Westfield Road

DN33AB

Barton Lane

DN33FB

Yorkshire Way

DN33HS

Mercel Avenue

DN33RZ

Millhill Close

DN33HE

Laburnum Drive

DN32EP

Chestnut Avenue

DN33JA

Bowen Drive

DN32HH

Beech Road

DN33TR

Alder Holt Close

DN32AS

Mansfield Crescent

DN33DG

Bellrope Acre

DN32FX

Armthorpe

DN32DR

Mere Lane

DN33LE

Moorfield Drive

DN32BP

Doncaster Road

DN32FQ

Doncaster Road

DN32HS

Mere Lane

DN33AT

Park Close

DN33JG

Kingsley Crescent

DN32ES

Laurel Road

DN32AH

King Street

DN32GD

Wilson Road

DN33AH

Church Street

DN33LN

Cranfield Close

DN32BZ

Mere Lane

DN33DH

Mill Street

DN33GY

Pinder Road

DN32FF

Haller Close

DN33JY

Ravenfield Road

DN32EU

Hawthorn Avenue

DN32HF

Lime Tree Avenue

DN33AU

Southfield Road

DN33DE

Armthorpe

DN33RX

Nutwell Lane

DN33AW

Church Street

DN33SD

Ashfield Close

DN33JZ

Holmefield Close

DN33RT

Hallcroft Drive

DN33HU

Harrow Road

DN32BY

Doncaster Road

DN33AE

Church Street

DN33FE

Durham Lane

DN33TF

Walbank Road

DN33FF

Holme Wood Lane

DN33EE

Cow House Lane

DN33BY

Macaulay Crescent

DN32HB

Fernbank Drive

DN33DZ

Rands Lane

DN33HQ

Sycamore Avenue

DN33RL

Parkway

DN33UE

Mulberry Way

DN32GN

Smith Close

DN33DQ

Pasture Close

DN32SA

Old School Close

DN32AT

Basil Avenue

DN32AD

Edward Street

DN33TB

Wickett Hern Road

DN32FW

Davenport Close

DN32ET

Hawthorn Avenue

DN32AQ

Charles Crescent

DN33EY

Ash Grove

DN33HB

Hatfield Lane

DN32HN

Woodlea Grove

DN33DA

Tranmoor Lane

DN33SF

Fenton Close

DN32HG

Chestnut Avenue

DN32HL

Holly Dene

DN32FE

Harris Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.